Sam Brannan: Builder Of San Francisco (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781104845094)

""Sam Brannan: Builder Of San Francisco"" is a biography of one of the most influential figures in the development of San Francisco. Written by Louis J. Stellman, the book chronicles the life of Sam Brannan, a Mormon pioneer who played a major role in the early days of the California Gold Rush. The book begins with Brannan's childhood in Maine and follows his journey to California, where he quickly became one of the most successful merchants in the state. He was the first person to publicly announce the discovery of gold in California, and he used his influence to help shape the city of San Francisco into what it is today. Throughout the book, Stellman explores Brannan's personal life, including his marriages and relationships with other influential figures of the time. He also delves into the politics of the era, including Brannan's involvement in the creation of the state of California and his role in the development of the city's infrastructure. Overall, ""Sam Brannan: Builder Of San Francisco"" is a comprehensive look at the life of one of California's most important historical figures. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the early days of San Francisco and the people who helped shape the city into what it is today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Louis J. Stellman
ISBN-10: 1104845091
ISBN-13: 9781104845094
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/23/2009
Pages: 258
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.21lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d